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Puzzle #73 was Tupolev Tu-16.
The Tupolev Tu-16 is a twin-engined jet strategic heavy bomber used by the Soviet Union. It has been flown for almost 70 years. While many aircraft in Soviet service were retired after the Cold War ended, a Chinese license-built version, the Xi'an H-6, remains in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
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What the record says
Puzzle 73 ran on 22 Sep 2026 and the answer was Tupolev Tu-16, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Tupolev; Origin - Russia; Role - bomber. The numbers: First flight - 1950; Number built - 1,509.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Tupolev
- Origin
- Russia
- First flight
- 1950
- Role
- bomber
- Number built
- 1,509